Help Cage Potato Get MMA in New York

by Rundownloser on Jan 26, 2009 12:55 PM EST Comment 10 comments

Keyboard warriors unite! For too long we have bickered with each other over trivialities and inconsequential drivel. We pester and prod each other over PRIDE's tarnished legacy, the UFC's outright hatred of fighters, and how much Jerry Millen sucks (even though he really does). No longer! We need no longer spend all day in our underwear arguing with fourteen year olds about whether or not Shinya Aoki is overrated (when we all know he is)! Today, you can embark on a grand journey and change the world for the better. Join us, brothers and sisters, and we may yet see the promised land: hallowed New York.

Go here and sign the petition that Cage Potato editors, Ben's Goldstein and Fowlkes, have put together to assist in the passage of legislation that would regulate MMA in New York.

For those of you that do not sign, we cannot judge you too harshly. The path will be difficult. It requires not only the ability to left click several times in succession, but the incredible intestinal fortitude and unbelievable dexterity to transcribe your name and email address correctly. A tall order not to be dismissed easily.

However, for those intrepid few that answer the call, know that you are an engine of change and beacon of hope to all the world. Your name will be forever known and honored for your great sacrifice in this most challenging of endeavors. To those heroes that sign, know that I and the rest of the MMA world salute you. That doesn't mean, however, that your belief that Robbie Lawler is a top-5 middleweight is any less stupid. Seriously, grow up.

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I turned 25 a couple weeks ago. I’d like to see an MMA event at Madison Square Garden before I’m 30.

by Chris Nelson on Jan 26, 2009 1:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Internet Petitions do not work

Those truly committed to righting the wrongs of the world are encouraged to take pen in hand and craft actual letters to their congressmen or to whomever they deem are the appropriate people to contact about particular issues. Real letters (the kind that are written in a person’s own words and sent through the regular mail) are accorded far more respect than form letters (let alone petitions), and that should be kept in mind by those intent upon being heard. Yes, the effort it takes is far larger. But so is the potential for making an actual difference.

by pr0cs on Jan 26, 2009 1:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

better than nothing

by woooburn on Jan 26, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I think that folks should do that too, but I figured that baby steps would be the way to go for now. ;-)

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Jan 26, 2009 1:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Not that I oppose MMA in New York...

but why would I want to shove MMA and all of the revenue it brings down the throat of a state that doesn’t want it. There are plenty of other states (Florida, Ohio, California, Oregon, Georgia…etc) who have been supportive, and need the revenue. MMA is big enough that New York will not stunt its growth. Vegas is the Mecca of combat sports. New York is merely a luxury at this point.

by nitro on Jan 26, 2009 1:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs